The artwork, titled “Harvest Scenes,” was created by an artist from ancient Egypt around c. 1422 – c. 1411 BC. This piece belongs to the New Kingdom period and is a genre painting from the series “Tomb of Menna, c.1422-1390 BC.”
The artwork depicts various activities associated with the harvest season in ancient Egypt. The upper register shows figures engaging in tasks such as reaping wheat and carrying sheaves. Men and women are adorned in traditional garb, actively participating in the collection and processing of crops. Distinctive details, such as the portrayal of trees and neatly organized fields, offer a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the time. The lower register illustrates further stages in the agricultural process, including scenes of weighing grain, recording yields, and using oxen for plowing, reflecting the meticulous organization and documentation of harvest activities. The vivid use of colors and the linear arrangement of figures typify the artistic conventions of ancient Egyptian mural paintings, capturing both the daily labor and the societal structure of the era.